University of Memphis Athletics
Oct 26, 2026 | Football
IRVING, Texas – University of Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes was named one of the American Conference's weekly honorable mentions, the conference announced Monday morning.
Stokes, who was recently named to the Manning Award Watch List, had a bounce-back performance against East Carolina, accounting for all five touchdowns as the Tigers stormed back from a 14-point deficit to eventually best the Pirates in overtime.
The St. Augustine, Florida, native found Jermane Hayes for a 59-yard score and had a pair of touchdown passes to Jemyri Davis in the second half. Stokes also gave Memphis its first lead of the game on a goal line scramble from two yards out before the game went into overtime. In the extra frame, Memphis needed just two plays to score, capped off by a somersaulting touchdown run by Stokes from five yards out.
Memphis' win marked the fourth 300-plus passing yard performance for the nation's ninth-most efficient passer. Among players in the American, Stokes ranks first in passing touchdowns (21), points responsible for (138) and second in efficiency (173.6), passing yards (2,161) and yards per completion (14.41).
UP NEXT
Memphis (6-2, 3-1 American) goes back to a Saturday schedule, hosting Army (5-2, 4-1 American) on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. on ESPNU.
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Single-game tickets can be purchased online at THIS LINK or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331. For group tickets and experiences, please contact the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
For premium seating experiences, please contact the Memphis Athletic Fund at MAFpremium@memphis.edu.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Stokes, who was recently named to the Manning Award Watch List, had a bounce-back performance against East Carolina, accounting for all five touchdowns as the Tigers stormed back from a 14-point deficit to eventually best the Pirates in overtime.
The St. Augustine, Florida, native found Jermane Hayes for a 59-yard score and had a pair of touchdown passes to Jemyri Davis in the second half. Stokes also gave Memphis its first lead of the game on a goal line scramble from two yards out before the game went into overtime. In the extra frame, Memphis needed just two plays to score, capped off by a somersaulting touchdown run by Stokes from five yards out.
Memphis' win marked the fourth 300-plus passing yard performance for the nation's ninth-most efficient passer. Among players in the American, Stokes ranks first in passing touchdowns (21), points responsible for (138) and second in efficiency (173.6), passing yards (2,161) and yards per completion (14.41).
UP NEXT
Memphis (6-2, 3-1 American) goes back to a Saturday schedule, hosting Army (5-2, 4-1 American) on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. on ESPNU.
BUY TICKETS NOW
Single-game tickets can be purchased online at THIS LINK or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331. For group tickets and experiences, please contact the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
For premium seating experiences, please contact the Memphis Athletic Fund at MAFpremium@memphis.edu.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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